Apple CEO Tim Cook says Facebook is a 'friend,' won't commit to dividend
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - Investors at Thursday's Apple shareholder meeting had the opportunity to ask the company's executives about a range of topics, including the prospect of an Apple television set, a stock dividend, and its relationship with Facebook. ( 37 comments )
Share Sheets, Twitter integration to make Mountain Lion more social
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 - While system-wide Twitter integration debuted in iOS 5 and is now coming to Mountain Lion, the new Share Sheets feature in OS X 10.8 will also allow users to quickly share links, photos and videos in a variety of ways. ( 9 comments )
FTC reportedly adding Google+ to antitrust investigation amid search controversy
Sat, Jan 14, 2012 - In the wake of a recent controversy surrounding Google's decision to feature Google+ content in its search results, the company will face scrutiny of its social networking service from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as part of an antitrust probe, a new report claims. ( 24 comments )
Apple's iOS 5 boosts Twitter signups 25%, Wolfram Alpha searches by 20x
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Apple's release of iOS 5 for both new devices and iPhones dating back to 2009 has had a significant impact on its integration partners, with Twitter noting a 25 percent increase in new accounts and Wolfram Alpha stating that Siri boosted its query volume 20 fold, disrupting the status quo in search and web services. ( 16 comments )
Twitter sees 40% of photos from iOS as Photos app becomes 7th largest client
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple's handheld devices now account for more than 39% of the photos being posted on Twitter's social networking service, with Twitter-integrated built-in apps helping iOS 5 become one of its top 10 sharing clients. ( 27 comments )
Twitter CEO points to Apple as 'corporate mentor' as iOS signups triple
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 - Twitter CEO Dick Costolo said in an interview that the company views Apple as a "corporate mentor" because of the two companies' common focus on simplicity, while noting that iOS signups for the micro-blogging service have increased three-fold since the release of iOS 5. ( 15 comments )
Twitter developer events suggest iOS 5 release by Oct. 10
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Twitter has scheduled a pair of "Developer Teatimes" for Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 with a "heavy focus" on the service's tight integration with iOS 5, possibly providing further evidence that the forthcoming update to Apple's mobile operating system will arrive in two weeks. ( 16 comments )
Facebook, Twitter integration spreads to all of Apple's online store
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 - Links to share products on social networking sites Facebook and Twitter are now available for all items sold in Apple's online store, including third-party products. ( 22 comments )
Facebook looking to circumvent Apple's App Store with HTML5 platform
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 - A new report claims social network Facebook is partnering with roughly 80 developers on a secretive "Project Spartan" HTML5-based application platform that would circumvent Apple's App Store on iOS devices. ( 134 comments )
Inside Apple's iOS 5: Built-in Twitter integration makes tweeting a snap
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 - When iOS 5 for the iPhone and iPad arrives this fall, Apple will offer system-wide Twitter integration, making it easy to share content and talk to friends on the social networking service. ( 52 comments )
Apple rumored to add system-wide Twitter integration to iOS 5
Tue, May 31, 2011 - As rumors swirl of an upcoming image service from Twitter, a new report alleges that Apple will participate as a major launch partner with system-wide support in iOS 5. ( 45 comments )
Apple launches App Store social links on Twitter, Facebook
Mon, Jan 24, 2011 - Following up on its efforts to defend the trademark "App Store," Apple has launched a Twitter account promising exclusive offers and new app discovery, similar to its existing iTunes Twitter accounts and Facebook pages. ( 7 comments )
